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North Myrtle Beach City Council passes beach tents ordinance

BEACH LAWS

SHADING DEVICES ON THE BEACH: Placement of shading devices on the beach from May 15 through September 15: Other than umbrellas with a center pole no greater than 7 feet, 6 inches in height and with a circular shade no greater than 9 feet in diameter, and shading devices no larger than 36 inches high by 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep used to provide shade to persons 18 months of age or younger, all shading devices, including but not limited to tents, tarps, cabanas, pavilions, sports-brellas or devices similar to sports-brellas, or any material mounted on supports are prohibited from being placed on the beach from May 15 through September 15. An umbrella is defined as a collapsible circular shade consisting of a natural or synthetic fabric stretched over hinged ribs radiating from a center pole without grounding lines or ropes.

If you dig a hole on the beach, you must fill it in before leaving the beach.

It is illegal for anyone under age 17 to possess a laser pointer, except within the permanent residence of that minor or under direct supervision of parent, guardian or teacher, who also take full responsibility for its possession and use under the law, and who also bear the full consequences of its misuse. Access the complete laser pointer law here: Laser Pointer Law

Unlawful to Litter (Fines up to $1000).

Alcohol, glass, fireworks prohibited.

No swimming beyond 50 yards or shoulder height.

No parking beyond the posted public beach access rule sign.

All watercraft must operate 100 yards or more off shore.

Illegal to pick or damage sea oats and sand dunes fencing.

May 15-September 15: No dogs allowed on the beach 9am-5pm. Surf only in designated areas 9am-4pm.

Dog Owners: Leash law is in effect at all times; maximum leash length is 7 feet. Pet owners must pick up and properly dispose of pet waste.

Golf Carts must display SC permit sticker. Available at any SC DMV office or online at www.scdmvonline.com

Must be driven by a licensed driver

Allowed on secondary roadways only

May cross primary roads [Ocean Blvd, 27th S, Hwy 17 or Sea Mtn Hwy]

Must obey all State traffic laws

Seating capacity cannot be exceeded

Daylight operation only

Emergency Operations Plan

The City of North Myrtle Beach’s Department of Public Safety has taken necessary precautions to make sure that in the event of an emergency such as a hurricane, all public officials and departments are ready to perform the tasks necessary for overall public safety. All departments including the Public Works Department, Fire Department and Police Department work together as a cohesive unit in disastrous situations. These departments have been thoroughly trained on the City of North Myrtle Beach’s Emergency Operations Plan and the interdepartmental communication skills necessary to help the City of North Myrtle Beach return to a state of normalcy.

The City of North Myrtle Beach follows all evacuation notices given by the South Carolina Governor. When mandatory evacuation notices are given, the public (both residents and visitors) must adhere to evacuation guidelines, leave their homes and/or rental properties/hotels immediately and travel to a safe destination until it is safe to return to the North Myrtle Beach area. In the event you are unable to travel inland, North Myrtle Beach area citizens and visitors should go to provided area shelters. Members of the Fire Department, Police Department and Public Works Department will remain at the scene of the disaster until it is no longer safe to do so. Once it is deemed safe to return to the disaster area, necessary public departments will come together as a task force to evaluate the state of our community.

Please tune into WNMI 98.7 FM, Time Warner Channel 21 (north end of North Myrtle Beach) and HTC Channel 4 (south end of North Myrtle Beach) for North Myrtle Beach area disaster updates, evacuation procedures and any other information deemed important in the state of an emergency. For specific information on emergency operations procedures, please contact the South Carolina Emergency Preparedness Division at: www.scemd.org.

Weather Forecast

Currently

82°

Partly Cloudy

Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today. A few thunderstorms possible.

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RULES & RESTRICTIONS

ABSOLUTELY NO HOUSE PARTIES OR STUDENT RENTALS - MUST BE 25 OR OLDER (FAMILIES) TO RENT. If a house party is reported or discovered, you will be asked to vacate the premises immediately without refund of any rental amount paid and any damages will be charged to your guest account. A valid id is required at check-in. We reserve the right to inspect the property during your stay if a house party is suspected or reported.